John Farnham Reveals Abuse by Late Manager

In his new memoir, 'The Voice Inside', Australian singer John Farnham alleges that his former manager, Darryl Sambell, secretly drugged him for years by placing pills in his coffee under the guise of helping him 'stay awake'. Farnham describes how Sambell exerted control over nearly every aspect of his life and career, isolating him from friends and family and making unwanted sexual advances. Farnham expresses regret for not realizing the manipulation sooner, citing youth and insecurity as factors. The memoir, set for release on October 30, provides a candid look at the darker aspects of Farnham's early career and his struggle to process these events. Sambell, who managed Farnham until 1976, died in 2001, and Farnham has since reflected on these experiences with a mix of sorrow and self-blame.